The late Pope John Paul II frequently invoked Dignitatis Humanae as one of the foundational documents of contemporary Church social teaching. In this timely new edited collection, Catholicism and Religious Freedom: Contemporary Reflections on Vatican II's Declaration on Religious Liberty, Kenneth L. Grasso and Robert P. Hunt have assembled an impressive group of scholars to discuss the current meanings of one the Vatican's most important documents and its place in the Chu...

A post-apocalyptic thriller of the after effects in the United States after a terrifying terrorist attack using electromagnetic pulse weapons.In a small North Carolina town, one man struggles to save his family after America loses a war that will send it back to the Dark Ages.Already cited on the floor of Congress and discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a book all Americans should read, One Second After is the story of a war scenario that could become all...

The Christian movement emerged amidst complex social tensions, power politics, ethnic diversity, economic stress, and cultural changes. Both biblical scholars and social scientists find that a social scientific study of early Christian phenomena yields fascinating results. However, biblical scholars are sometimes unaware of the breadth of the useful social scientific concepts and techniques, and social scientists sometimes lack the most basic background in literary research methods. The

The Roads to Congress 2008 offers readers straightfoward and detailed case studies of the campaigns, candidates, key issues, and outcomes of over one dozen of the most important and interesting races of 2008. This includes both House and Senate campaigns, contests from all regions of the country, and seats held by Democrats and Republicans, as well as open seats. Every two years the pageantry of American politics unfolds when all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and ...

It's time to turn the "man and his dog wandering through a dystopian world” trope on its head, and tell the stories about cats and their women - their badass women!Cat Ladies of the Apocalypse wanders through broken worlds with stories of survival, technology, magic, and sheer determination. But – like their cats – the authors frequently slipped out the upstairs window or knocked things off of countertops, and their stories are stronger for it.In these pages, cats help thei...

In 'The American Prejudice Against Color' by William G. Allen, readers are taken on a deep dive into the racial dynamics and stereotypes prevalent in America during the 19th century. Through a combination of historical analysis, sociological insights, and personal anecdotes, Allen presents a compelling argument against the discriminatory attitudes towards people of color. The book is written in a scholarly tone, providing in-depth research and thoughtful reflections on the impact of prejud...

When night falls, a dance of death begins…A realtor desperately tries to sell a haunted house before it consumes her body and soul. A young couple’s vacation at a campground takes an ominous turn when something menacing lurks nearby. And a haunting melody leads a curious girl to a bittersweet tale of love and loss…Grab your partner and join the spirits on the dance floor. Scare Street’s latest collection of supernatural horror is a grand ball of fear and nightmar...

(from the poem The Summer Fires)What will they remember when they wakeThose children who built this for a thrill?sprawled around it one warm night,spread dusty laughter on the sun hardened hillthen rolled away at the first hint of light,left the sun to blind and killall threat and fear of discovery,left the ashes for the wind to rake,and let the memory slip beyond recovery.

Celebrating a Merry Catholic Christmas is a treasure, one that offers its riches year after year. It is a valuable resource for understanding and celebrating Advent and Christmas as a Catholic. But, more than providing the historical roots of traditions, such as the Advent wreath and Christmas tree, it also features spiritual reflections and suggestions.You'll find all of the major Feast Days of Advent and Christmas along with devotions and traditions that will help your f...

William Shakespeare's "Othello" side by side with a version in modern English, keeping to the poetic spirit and metre of the original."A lifeline to Shakespeare" — Tessa Edwards, Oakhill College, Knysna, South Africa"This is an exciting project, designed to make Shakespeare more accessible for a new generation of readers" — Professor Susan Bassnet, University of Warwick, UK"Teaching and learnign becomes an ...

Black Mask, the greatest American detective magazine of all time, is back with another issue. This time around, it includes nine new stories in the Black Mask vein by Brian Townsley, Jane Jakeman, Brian Stanley, Hannah Honeybun, William Burton McCormick, Frank Megna, Jonathan Sheppard, Michael Bracken, Jim Doherty, as well as a new article on Raymond Chandler’s The Little Sister by Katrina Younes. In addition, Boris Dralyuk has kindly supplied his translation of Isaac Bab...

In "William Ewart Gladstone," Viscount James Bryce presents a comprehensive biography of one of Britain'Äôs most significant political figures. This work intricately navigates through Gladstone's multifaceted life, examining his contributions to British politics, his role in social reform, and his unwavering dedication to liberal ideals. Bryce's literary style is marked by a meticulous attention to detail and a narrative fluidity that brings the historical context of the 19th century to li...